Texas superintendent resigns after student finds his gun in school bathroom
The superintendent of a small school district in West Central Texas resigned this week after parents learned that his gun was found in a bathroom…
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FBI Crisis Negotiation Training prepares law enforcement in mitigating threats in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Crisis Management Training Negotiation allows law enforcement to ensure quality communication in stressful situations.…
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Crash in West El Paso damages homeowner’s backyard
EL PASO, Texas — The Texas Department of Public Safety officials have confirmed a pursuit that ended in a crash damaging a the backyard of a West El…
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Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg visits Ohio train derailment site
EAST PALESTINE, Ohio– Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg will visit the site of the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, on Thursday.…
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A building catches on fire Wednesday night in Montana Vista
EL PASO, Texas– A local business catches on fire in the Montana Vista area Wednesday night. It happened at the 13000 Block of Montana Ave. before…
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Person seriously injured after falling off border wall
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico — Sunland Park Fire crews responded to a person falling off the border wall Wednesday night. According to Sunland Park Fire…
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Damage and debris left behind by strong winds
EL PASO, Texas — The Borderland was hit with gusts up to above 60 MPH Wednesday afternoon. These winds blew debris across roads, homes and…
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Pandemic-era food stamp benefits to end March 1 in Texas
EL PASO, Texas– According to the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, SNAP recipients will see a decrease in the amount of their household…
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1 TV news employee shot dead, another wounded, covering previous shooting in Orange County, Florida, police say
(CNN) — An Orlando television news employee was shot dead and another wounded Wednesday while covering an earlier shooting…
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Man accused of threatening victim with a gun
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a 19-year-old man Monday for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. According…
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Man accused of stabbing one person, assaulting another at Fabens home in separate incidents
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County Sheriff’s deputies say a man stabbed a victim multiple times in the back and face at a Fabens home on Monday.…
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Windy Wednesday: Pictures, Video, and closures
Send your weather pics and video to kvia.com/share. Strong winds are expected across the Borderland today Tips for a very windy Wednesday in the…
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Pentagon warns troops eating poppy seeds could lead to failed drug tests
(CNN) — The US Defense Department issued an official warning to troops last week: If you don’t want to test positive on a drug test, you…
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Military Mom surprises two Anthony Middle School students after nine-month deployment
ANTHONY, Texas — U.S. Army Seargent Samantha Romero has been separated from her two sons for nine months and 8-thousand miles. For Aiden and Dylan,…
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Be Mindful: Mental health advocates asking for $50 million from lawmakers to upgrade El Paso psychiatric center
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Behavioral Health Consortium, along with Emergence Health Network, are asking Texas legislators for $50 million…
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Strong winds expected across the Borderland today
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — On Wednesday, the entire region, from Hildalgo to Culberson county, is under a High Wind Warning. Winds are expected to gust…
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Missing Bowie High teen found along with Juarez teen boy also reported missing
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Family of a missing Bowie High School teen reported the 15-year-old is safe and has been communicating with family,…
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents apprehend 61 migrants at Las Cruces checkpoint
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents apprehended 61 migrants cramped inside a moving trailer. El Paso Sector Acting…
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Federal student loan payments could restart this year
The long pause on federal student loan payments is set to end later this year. The pandemic-relief policy suspending federal student loan payments…
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Tips for a very windy Wednesday in the Borderland
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Very strong winds are expected through Wednesday afternoon. A high wind warning is in effect for the Borderland till 8 p.m.…
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The City of El Paso asking residents not to put out recycling bins on high wind days
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City is asking residents not to put out their recycling bins on high wind days. This comes after The National Weather…
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Former probation officer of Cielo Vista shooting victim speaks out about his character
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– The former probation officer of Angeles Zaragoza, the 17-year-old who died in the Cielo Vista shooting, spoke to ABC 7 about…
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Man wanted for homicide arrested at the Bridge of the Americas
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A man wanted for homicide in Brownfield, Texas, was caught trying to cross into the US through the Bridge of the Americas…
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EPPD: Teenager in viral video shooting from car window arrested
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso police arrested a 17-year-old for deadly conduct. Police say Eduardo Antonio Robles, an east El Paso resident, was…
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More people can now visit Fort Bliss with new visitor program
FORT BLISS, Texas (KVIA) — If you want to visit Fort Bliss, you no longer need to be sponsored by a service member, according to officials. Now, you…
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Biden administration rolls out new asylum restrictions mirroring Trump-era policy
(CNN) — The Biden administration released a new rule Tuesday that largely bars migrants who traveled through other countries on their way to…
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You can now apply to adopt the tattooed Juarez cat once owned by a cartel leader
JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — The cat found inside of CERESO 3 with a gang tattoo, that’s gained worldwide fame, will be set up for adoption. And now…
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Perches Funeral Homes helping family of teen killed in Cielo Vista Mall confrontation
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– — Perches Funeral Homes and Operation Hope have come together to help the family of 17-year-old Angeles Zaragoza. The teen…
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Borderland Law enforcement agencies unite to combat the rise in school threats
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)- Multiple law enforcement agencies gathered for a press conference Tuesday to discuss the increase in school threats. Special…
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NMSU public health professor says new legislation may help reduce gun violence among children
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Two new studies co-authored by a public health professor at New Mexico State University say that gun…
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